Joe's fashion advice on what works—and what doesn't—at the office

Elle Woods may have gotten office cred for her ensembles, but this it's-my-first-day-at-work-in-a-funky-office Barbie look is a real clunker. Trust me. No office is that funky. And hot pink bike shorts never work, especially at work. Or even when biking, for that matter.

How I Would Style It: I love the hit of color. If you must, keep the trench but pair it instead with a clean, elegant black dress. For the less adventurous, a colored bag is an easier accent to pull off.

STYLE A TO ZEE: NINE TO FIVE

STYLE A TO ZEE: NINE TO FIVE

There are people who anticipate Casual Friday all week like it is Christmas. And then there are those who embrace it daily. My word of advice: Don't. If you're exercising the idea of Casual Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, then how is Friday different? You're basically just sloppy.

How I Would Style It: Lose the leopard stirrup pants. They never work—even on a casual Sunday.